CONTINUE DRUG WAR

To The Editor:

It's evident the drug war must continue with the most recent drug arrest
and drug confiscations. St. Lawrence County now has a new drug on the
scene. The new drug is Exctasy which is a very lethal drug. I recently
watched a TV program which dealt with Exctasy the drug. A young man took
shots of Exctast causing the young man to lose his epuilibrium and fall to
the floor. After a period of time, his friends realized was in trouble as
he thrashed around on the floor and couldn't get up. His friends then
called an ambulance. By the time the ambulance arrived on the scene they
had to strap the young man to the stretcher; by the time they got the young
man to E.R. he was bleeding from every mojor organ. Needless to say, the
young man died. Exctasy, another poison and another good reason to keep
drugs illegal. Contrary to what the drug advocates would like us to
believe, drugs still kill, drugs still wreck lives both the addicts and
their loved ones. I still say the happening places if drugs are legalized
will be the E.R., the morgue and the funeral parlors. Drugs still reduce
people to their lowest point then one of two things happen, the addict
kicks the habit or they die.

To the people who haven't said yes to drugs yet, take a good long look at
the person who is offering you drugs. Do you really want this persons'
life style?

Addicts that can't get their fix put in some pretty tough nights pacing the
floors, sweating and a whole lot of pain and not much sleep. There's also
a good chance the drug will kill you. It's a crummy lifestyle, a lousy
crash and in some cases drugs kill. So don't roll the dice, say no to
durgs, yes to life. Over the years many people thought they were smart or
strong enough to deal with drugs. Those around to talk about it now are
the ones that cleaned up their act and quit drugs. Think about it, people
are going through hell to quit drugs, so the can have your lifestyle, where
someone doesn't go through life constantly high and doesn't take the chance
of becoming a statistic with a premature death from drugs.

Drug arrest are on the increase in the county the reason is good police
work. I'd like to say good job to the police officers who have been
involved in these drug arrests and confiscations. I'd also again like to
thank Mr. Wilson for his efforts, he has had a lot to do with puttin drugs
on the front burner in St.Lawrence County.

Keith Shaver, Sr.
Ogdensburg, New York